As soon as the ice is starting to melt do a 50%-75% water change. With the snow we had this winter the toxins in the snow will do major harm to your fish, especially the ponds that are overloaded with fish. Worst case is that you wasted about an hour of time and on average $20 in water. About the same as one fast food meal with the family and you’ll have long term benefits!

Been getting a lots of questions on our water gardens and koi ponds. With the weather as warm as it’s been the recommendations are to do a 50% water change and start using the cold water bacteria if you haven’t been using it already. Keep aerators running all the time, year round.

Just a quick note, Cold weather is coming. Make sure you cover your tender veggies and maybe cover your containers with beach towels or several layers of wet newspapers. Hanging baskets put in the garage or covered porches.